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City casino plans in a spin

Plans to build a casino in Wolverhampton were in disarray today after the Government's controversial new gambling regulations were dramatically thrown out by the House of Lords. Plans to build a casino in Wolverhampton were in disarray today after the Government's controversial new gambling regulations were dramatically thrown out by the House of Lords. All bets were off last night as peers narrowly blocked plans for Britain's first super casino in Manchester and 16 smaller gaming palaces around the country, including at Wolverhampton and Birmingham's NEC. Peers plunged the agenda into chaos by voting down the regulations to approve the setting up of the casinos by 123 votes to 120. Read the full story in the Express & Star.

News|Mar 29, 2007
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Midlands hits casino jackpot

The NEC and Wolverhampton hit the jackpot today to bring gaming palaces to the West Midlands - as Manchester won the right to open a Las Vegas-style super casino.The NEC and Wolverhampton hit the jackpot today to bring gaming palaces to the West Midlands - as Manchester won the right to open a Las Vegas-style super casino. But it was a double blow for Merry Hill shopping centre, in Dudley, which today failed in its bid to create a gambling mecca for enthusiasts which would bring more jobs and investment to the area. Regeneration chiefs in Wolverhampton and Solihull were celebrating landing their lucrative licences to build two of 16 smaller gaming venues. Cannock failed in its bid for a casino before today's final round of judging. Read the full story in the Express & Star

Stafford|Jan 30, 2007
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Flagship casino in pipeline

Europe's first 'racino' will move a major step forward within days in Wolverhampton when the delayed plans are finally submitted to the city council.Europe's first 'racino' will move a major step forward within days in Wolverhampton when the delayed plans are finally submitted to the city council. The flagship masterplan for a casino, health club and bigger hotel at Dunstall Park racecourse is ready to go before Wolverhampton City Council and is expected to arrive any day. The £20 million-plus scheme for the giant casino and an extended Holiday Inn, to include triple its current 52 rooms and a health club, would see more than 200 jobs created. Read the full story in the Express & Star

Wolverhampton|Jan 2, 2007
Wolverhampton

Casino planned for station site

Part of Wolverhampton's former Low Level railway station is set to be converted into a casino and health club.Part of Wolverhampton's former Low Level railway station is set to be converted into a casino and health club. And other space in the listed building has been earmarked for a restaurant and function suite, offices and staff rooms. The scheme has been unveiled by the company behind the £35 million redevelopment of the 9.5-acre site. A five-storey 88-bedroom hotel, 208 flats, a car showroom and pub-restaurant, together with 460 parking spaces, are being built on the remainder of the site off Wednesfield Road and Sun Street. Read the full story in the Express & Star

News|Dec 1, 2006
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Council to discuss casino ban

Sandwell could become the first council in the country to ban casinos if councillors who are worried about the effect of gambling on cash-strapped families get their way.Sandwell could become the first council in the country to ban casinos if councillors who are worried about the effect of gambling on cash-strapped families get their way. The borough's Labour group is meeting in private tonight to discuss the bid. The council can take action under new legislation introduced by the Government in the summer. If the ban is introduced it will not affect the casinos already in the borough or any that have already been given planning permission but have not yet opened. Read the full story in the Express & Star

News|Nov 6, 2006
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